Father's Day Weekend Activities
Friday, June 1 - Saturday, June 30
Rhapsody Spa Hot Whiskey Scour Massage and L27 Bourbon Flight
• In celebration of Father's Day, Rhapsody Spa will be offering a special Hot Whiskey Scour Massage and L27 Bourbon Flight for the deserving men in your life. This treatment is complete with a Southern whiskey infused scrub and a deep tissue massage with warm stones, followed by some relaxation in either the dry sauna or steam shower. After his experience at Rhapsody, Dad will have the opportunity to head up to L27 Rooftop Lounge for a bourbon flight on the house!
The Westin Nashville, 807 Clark Pl, Nashville, TN 37203; 629-800-5050
rhapsodyspanashville.com | l27nashville.com
Friday, June 15 - Sunday, June 17
American Artisan Festival
• Explore the highest-quality contemporary art and craft fair in Centennial Park, listen to live music all day, enjoy artisanal food and drink booths, and participate in free children's art activities, including ceramics and craft making.
Hours: Friday, 12 - 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Centennial Park, 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
Friday, June 15
Musicians Corner: Acoustic Friday Night
• Celebrate dad with live music (Neon Moon, Josh Wolfe, Anthony da Costa, Kyshona Music, and Birds of Chicago), food trucks, and local artisan vendors.
Hours: 5 - 9 p.m.
Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Saturday, June 16
Toyota Thunder on the Cumberland
• Toyota Thunder on the Cumberland is part of the NGK F1 Series Powerboat Championship circuit and features some of the fastest boats in the world. These boats race in three-mile loop on the Cumberland River. Enjoy this free family event from the banks of the river at Riverfront Parka day of racing, food trucks, beverages, and family fun in the heart of downtown Nashville.
Hours: 12 p.m. for races; 6 p.m. for awards
Riverfront Park, 100 1st Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201
Saturday, June 16
Nissan Taste of Music City
• One of Nashville's largest food and drink festivals is celebrating 16 years at Public Square Park on June 16! The Nissan Taste of Music City is an all-inclusive food tasting event with a one-price admission. Attendees have the opportunity to take a 'Tour of Nashville” and enjoy tastings from popular Nashville neighborhood's best local restaurants,along with some of Nashville's local beverage flavors.
Hours: 6 - 10 p.m.
Public Square Park, 1 Public Sq, Nashville, TN 37201
Saturday, June 16
Centennial Park Big Band Dance
• Dance with dad under the stars at Centennial Park Big Band Dance. Saturday's dance lesson is the Rumba, and the band is The Moonlighters.
Hours: 7 - 10 p.m.
Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Sunday, June 17
Pints for Pops
• Bring your dad into the downtown Nashville location of Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row this Father's Day, Sunday, June 17 and enjoy a penny pint of beer until 4 p.m. (Limit one per customer, domestic draft only.) Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Whiskey Row, 400 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203; 629-203-7822whiskeyrow.com/nashville-tn
Sunday, June 17
Says You! Live, A Father's Day Special
• Challenge dad's wits and be a part of a national broadcast event, Says You!, the comedy word game. Hours: 2 p.m. TPAC, 505 Deaderick St, Nashville, TN 37219; 615-782-4040 tpac.org
Sunday, June 17
Father's Day with The Fab Four
• This Father's Day, City Winery will be giving dads the chance to experience the best Beatles tribute ever. Grab your tickets to see The Fab Four; a California-based, Emmy Award-winning tribute band, known for its uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles' classics.
City Winery, 900 Lafayette St, Nashville, TN 37203;
Hours: 4 and 8 p.m.
Price: $35+
Cracking Art
• Cheekwood's newest installation opens on Saturday, June 16. Cracking Art is a Milan, Italy-based artist collective born out of the intention to radically change the history of art by investigating the relationship between natural and artificial reality. By using 100% recycled plastic materials, Cracking Art creates site-specific installations using large-scale, natural animal forms made of synthetic materials, playfully arranging meerkats, bears, crocodiles, birds, and other animals in surprising invasions of familiar landscapes.
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, TN 37205; 615-356-8000
Nick Cave: Feat.
• See Nick Cave: Feat. at the Frist Art Museum before it leaves on June 29! Nick Cave's creations, bursting with color and texture, are optical delights that can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages and backgrounds. A deeper look reveals that they speak to issues surrounding identity and social justice, specifically race, gun violence, and civic responsibility.
Hours: Friday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1 – 5:30 p.m.
Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-244-3340
OUTLAWS & ARMADILLOS: COUNTRY'S ROARING ‘70S
• Outlaws & Armadillos: Country's Roaring '70s explores this era of cultural and artistic exchange between Nashville, TN and Austin, TX, revealing untold stories and never-seen artifacts from Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Jessi Colter, and more.
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 5th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-416-2001
The Rolling Stones Exhibit
• Rock out with dad at The Rolling Stones Exhibit and see instruments played by the greats themselves.
Hours: Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 - 6 p.m.
Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, 401 Gay St, Nashville, TN 37201; 615-244-3263
Father's Day Meals
The 404 Kitchen
• Chef Matt Bolus and the team behind The 404 Kitchen will treat fathers to a very special meal this Father's Day. The family-style dinner will feature three courses prepared entirely on a Big Green Egg. The Safari Menu will be served communal style and must be enjoyed by the entire table. (The regular dinner menu will be available, as well.)
Hours: 5 - 10 p.m.
Price: $80 per person
507 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-251-1404
the404nashville.com/fathers-day
Adele's
• Celebrate dad with Adele's brunch buffet or Sunday supper featuring Pa's Peach Shandy (Wicked Weed peach sour beer, bourbon, orange, and mint) in downtown Nashville! Plus, each father will take home a jar of Adele's housemade BBQ rub to spice up their own dishes.
Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 5 - 9 p.m.
Price: $38 for adults and $18 for ages 5 - 12 for brunch; dinner is à la carte
1210 McGavock St, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-988-9700
adelesnashville.com/fathers-day
Chauhan Ale & Masala House
• During dinner, Chauhan will offer sheek, paneer, and salmon kabobs with saag paneer casserole and crunchy potato chaat for $28.
Hours: 5 - 10 p.m.
Price: $28
123 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-242-8426
Del Frisco's Grille
• Treat dad to Del Frisco's 16 oz., 45-day dry aged strip, only available on Father's Day. (It's tenderized to perfection with tasting notes of hazelnut and blue cheese.)
Hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 4 - 9 p.m.
Price: à la carte
1201 Demonbreun St, Ste 1108B, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-742-5503
207 Franklin Rd, Brentwood, TN 37027; 615-928-6159
Emmy Squared
• Emmy Squared in the Gulch will be running a Father's Day pizza special from June 17 - June 24. The special is going to be called the 'Go Dad” and will be sold for $19. The pie is topped with brined chicken covered in BBQ rub, peppers, onions, chopped pickles, crushed peanuts, and Gado Gado sauce.
Hours: Sunday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Friday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - midnight
Price: $19
404 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-248-2662
Fleming's Steakhouse
• Your love for dad is big. Like 35 oz. big. This Father's Day weekend, June 15 - 17, treat dad to a three-course prix fixe dinner featuring Fleming's 35 oz. Prime Tomahawk steak. For a drink as strong as he is, enjoy a premium bourbon tasting experience of Buffalo Trace, Basil Hayden's, and Knob Creek. If dad is more of an early riser, Fleming's is opening early at 10 a.m. for brunch on June 17! (Father's Day brunch is available on June 17 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Father's Day prix fixe Tomahawk menu available June 15 - 17. Full dinner menu available all day. Excludes tax, gratuity, cocktails, and wine.)
Hours: 10 a.m.; 4:30 - 11 p.m.
Price: $49 for adults and $16 for children for brunch; $95 for dinner
Flemings Steakhouse, 2525 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-342-0131
Freebirds World Burrito
• Head over to Freebirds World Burrito to receive a free dessert with a purchase of a Freebird-sized burrito or larger. This sweet offer is only available on Sunday, June 17 for Father's Day and includes their Chocolate Chip Cookie, Magic Mallow Rice Crispy Treat, and their one-of-a-kind Pot Brownie.
3800 Hillsboro Pk, Nashville, TN 37215; 615-647-0801
Henley
• The Midtown brasserie will celebrate dads by offering their popular Fried Chicken Basket special for $40. Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Price: $40 2023 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-340-6378 henleynashville.com
Mangia Nashville
• Sunday supper, including antipasti, insalata, pasta (with Sunday sauce, sausage, and meatballs), and zeppole for dessert. Vegetarian and gluten-free options upon request.
Hours: 12 - 4 p.m.
Price: $20 for adults, $12 for children 10 and under
701 Craighead St, Nashville, TN 37204; 615-750-5233
The Mockingbird
• In addition to the regular brunch menu, The Mockingbird will offer specials, including 'Dad's Brats,” a grilled bratwurst with beer-melted onions; 'Big Poppa Burger,” a triple patty burger; and 'Pop-sicle,” an ice cream sundae featuring a butter pecan ice cream popsicle with whisky caramel and spiced pecans.
Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
121A 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-741-9900
Skye Lounge
• Chef Kimo Akana has prepared a Father's Day Luau menu, featuring an interactive, handcrafted tropical drink and craft beer station, Hawaiian-inspired fire roasted chicken, pork, and beef carving stations, banana leaf-steamed mahi mahi, ahi tuna poké, and decadent coconut and pineapple rum cake for dessert. For those not-so-adventurous kiddos, a 'kiddie station” will feature chicken tenders, fries, sliders, and chef Kimo's signature mac n' cheese.
Hours: 5 - 10 p.m.
Price: $49 for adults; $18 for children 12 and under
The Grand Sheraton Downtown Nashville, 623 Union St, Nashville, TN 37219; 615-742-6040
TÀnsuo
• Treat dad to a Chinese BBQ plate, consisting of char siu spare ribs, smoked duck sausage, stir fried okra, ginger slaw, and preserved southern greens.
Hours: 5 - 10 p.m.
121B 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-782-6786
Texas de Brazil
• On Sunday, June 17, all dads dining at Texas de Brazil Churrascarias will receive a $20 certificate good towards dinner for two any Monday through Thursday between June 18 and August 31, 2018. The enticing rodizio-style dining experience is perfect for families and groups with a menu that features an expansive salad area with over 50 hot and cold selections, and a parade of meats freshly grilled the authentic gaucho way--over hot wood charcoaland served tableside by skilled gauchos. All restaurants open at 11 a.m. for the holiday and will serve the full dinner menu and price all day.
Hours: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Price: à la carte
210 25th Ave N, Ste 110, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-320-0013